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Disability Support Pension

Are you eligible for the Disability Support Pension? Is it better to choose the Disability Support Pension or the Age Pension, if you have the choice? Find the answers to these questions and more on the YOURLifeChoices Disability Support Pension page.

You will also find information on disability services, Centrelink updates, and how the disability pension affects your finances, both before and after you retire.

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PENSION - Posted 17 Jan 2012 01:00pm
Brand new computers from $15 per week, Age Pension, Disability Pension, Carers, Laptop, Desktop, payment options, centrelink

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How do I apply for a Pensioner Advance Payment?

CENTRELINK NEWS - Posted 01 Oct 2011 11:47am
Pensioner Advance Payment, Apply, Single, Couple, Finance

Q. How do I apply for a Pensioner Advance Payment? Financially, I have a tough couple of months ahead and think ...

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How much is eligible for exemption?

CENTRELINK NEWS - Posted 26 Sep 2011 11:47am
House, asset-free period, downsizing, selling, Australia, Centrelink, Rules, exempt, Test, new home

Like many older Australians, YOURLifeChoices subscriber Graham is considering downsizing. He would like to know how much of the money he makes ...

Centrelink explains

Accessibility for seniors

RESOURCES - Posted 18 Sep 2011 09:02am
Accessibility, seniors, disability, learning to cope

Learning to cope with a disability is challenging at the best of times but in today’s world, there is an abundance of resources out ...

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Age Pension versus Disability Support Pension

CENTRELINK NEWS - Posted 10 Aug 2011 05:18am

YOURLifeChoices subscriber, Ron, currently receives the Disability Support Pension and would like to know if he would be better to switch to the Age Pension when he is eligible? Q. Ron I have just received forms from Centrelink ...

Which pension is better?

The Carbon Tax: What’s in it for carers and people with disability

CARBON TAX - Posted 11 Jul 2011 12:30pm

What will you receive? A one-off lump sum advance Australian recipients of a Disability Support Pension or a Carer Payment will receive assistance in two ways. Firstly, a separate Clean Energy Advance will be paid to pensioners. This will amount to $250 for ...

How will it affect you?

Disability support pensions

SENIORS FINANCE - Posted 05 May 2011 04:46pm

Q. Tony I am receiving a part DSP, my wife works full time, I would like to know that if my wife refuses to give me the info that is required by Centrelink (her wage details) in order for me to get my support ...

Disability support pension

Pension increases

Pension increases

From 20 September 2011 pension rates will increase in line with CPI resulting in an increase of $19.50 for a single Age Pension.

How much will you get?

Income test limits for pensions

Income test limits for pensions

The CPI rise in pension payments is also reflected by an increase in the amount of income you can receive before you lose your pension completely.

Centrelink income tests

Utility bills are on the rise

Utility bills are on the rise

YOURLifeChoices shows how to reduce your power costs and make your life that little bit easier.

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Increased asset test limits

Increased asset test limits

Asset limits have been reviewed and increased in line with recent CPI pension increases.

Centrelink asset test

Guide to Centrelink

Guide to Centrelink

YOURLifeChoices answer your questions on the Age Pension, Starting retirement and using Centrelink Online Services.

Your Centrelink questions answered